Bringing the Unthought Asian-American Subject to Mind: Cultivating Concern and Care in the Socio-Clinical Space

Joan Wallach Scott's On the Judgment of History interrogates how societies judge and narrate past atrocities, shaping collective memory and political claims. She analyzes comparative frameworks—such as Holocaust, apartheid, and colonial violence—to show how history is mobilized for contemporary judgments. Scott critiques simplistic victim-perpetrator binaries and explores the complexities of historical responsibility and commemoration. The book offers tools for understanding debates over reparations, apology, and historical justice. It is widely cited in scholarship on memory, historiography, and transitional justice.

In Reparations and the Human, David L. Eng brings together psychoanalytic theory, legal history, and political thought to interrogate how reparations shape conceptions of humanity after atrocity. He examines twentieth-century events such as the Holocaust and atomic bombings to show how reparative frameworks emerge and operate within international law and politics. The book explores paradoxes of apology, responsibility, and the production of victims and perpetrators, drawing on thinkers from Locke to Derrida and Klein. Eng argues for rethinking reparation not merely as monetary compensation but as a relational and ethical practice that can alter political subjectivities. The work engages debates on sovereignty, colonialism, and the limits of juridical redress.

Love Your Sister is a book by Samuel Johnson and his sister Connie Johnson about their journey and advocacy for cancer research. Samuel and Connie embarked on a mission to raise awareness and funds for cancer research after Connie was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The book chronicles their experiences, challenges, and triumphs as they traveled around Australia, spreading their message of love, hope, and support for cancer patients and their families. Love Your Sister is a testament to the power of family, resilience, and determination in the face of adversity. It serves as an inspiration to others to make a difference and support cancer research efforts.

This book combines critical race theory with psychoanalytic thought to investigate the experiences of Asian American young adults, focusing on issues like immigration, displacement, and the model minority stereotype. It explores how these experiences lead to racial melancholia and dissociation, impacting mental health and identity. The authors use case studies to illustrate these concepts, discussing topics such as depression, transnational adoption, and coming out in a colorblind age.

Danzy Senna's "Caucasia" is a coming-of-age story centered on biracial sisters, Birdie and Cole, navigating their complex identities in the backdrop of 1970s America. The novel delves into themes of race, class, and family dynamics as the sisters experience the social and political turmoil of the era. Their mother's involvement in radical activism adds another layer of complexity to their lives. The narrative explores the challenges of racial ambiguity and the search for belonging. Senna's powerful prose and compelling characters create a moving and thought-provoking read.